There was an increase in positivity for covid-19 in the community, according to the epidemiological surveillance report of respiratory infections of EODY for the week of October 13-19.
In particular, the EODY report mentions:
Influenza-like illness – ILI (regardless of pathogen)
The number of influenza cases per 1,000 visits is low, but higher than the historical data of the corresponding period.
A decrease compared to the previous week was recorded.
Severe Acute Respiratory Infection – SARI (regardless of pathogen)
The number of SARI cases per 1,000 visits is low, showing an increase compared to the previous week
SARS-CoV2 virus – COVID-19 infection
The positivity resulting from all SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests in the territory showed an increase compared to the previous week.
Since the beginning of the summer, sporadic cases of intubation and deaths have been recorded. In the last week, no new intubation was recorded, while five new deaths were recorded.
From the end of spring onwards, co-circulation of LP.8.1, NB.1.8.1 and XFG strains (Variants Under Monitoring according to ECDC and WHO/EURO) is recorded, with a gradual upward trend of XFG, which is currently the dominant strain in detections.
Nationally, the weighted viral load in municipal wastewater for the territory is at high levels compared to historical data, showing an increase from the previous week.
In the majority of the controlled areas, the load is at moderate levels, showing variations depending on the city.
Influenza virus
Influenza positivity in the community (as assessed by the Sentinel PHC surveillance network) and in secondary care (as assessed by the SARI surveillance network) is very low, with only sporadic positive samples detected.
During the last week, there were no new serious cases with hospitalization in ICU, nor new deaths from laboratory-confirmed influenza.
Respiratory syncytial virus – RSV
No positive samples were found in the community (PHC Sentinel surveillance network), nor in SARI surveillance network hospitals.
Source :Skai
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